Math Problem Statement
Questions 1 to 22 carry 3 marks each.
7 A contractor hired a group of workers to do a job in 3 days. But due to poor work conditions, 8 workers dropped out every day, and hence the job could be completed only at the end of the 5th day. Initially how many workers were hired by the contractor?
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45
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40
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48
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36
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Word Problems
Formulas
Total work = number of workers * number of days
Summation of workers available each day: x + (x - 8) + (x - 16) + (x - 24) + (x - 32)
Theorems
Basic principles of work and time (Work = Workers × Time)
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11
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